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Old May 4th 09, 08:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Correct way of holding the stick during ground roll?


For a glider with a tail wheel, which is correct?

--Michael


Forward for a taildragger, to get the hockey puck (in the case of the
L23, other taildraggers have nice pneumatic tailwheels) off the ground
as soon as possible and begin 'flying' on one wheel. Stick back for a
nose dragger, to get the skid/nosewheel up asap. In both cases use
whatever amount of stick req to keep it balanced on the one wheel once
until the plane is actually ready to lift off...

Most gliders have a tailwheel... but the L23 is a taildragger. The
tailwheel on the nosedraggers is generally for ground handling.

-Paul